Tampon insertion ? ahh:/?

Question

i have had my period for almost a year. all of my friends use tampons, so why can't i? i have tried multiple times but it just won't 'go in'. it feels like it's not a wide enough space or something is blocking it. should i be worried or maybe ask a friend to help ? ahh, please help:)

Answer 1

You may be worried and nervous about using your first tampon. Talk to your mom or a friend who has used tampons. It is important to first learn how to use a tampon and then, just relax! The more you relax, the easier the insertion will be. When you are nervous, your muscles tense up, making insertion even harder. For your first time, you may want to try using a tampon when your menstrual flow is heavy; this should allow the tampon to glide in more easily. Choose the smallest size tampon for the first time. By following these simple guidelines, and those that come with your package of tampons, your first experience with tampons should be easy.

Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Some women prefer to place one leg on the toilet seat or tub, while others prefer to squat down. After you find a position that is most comfortable for you, hold the tampon with the fingers that you write with. Hold the middle of the tampon, at the spot where the smaller, inner tube inserts into the larger, outer tube. Make sure the string is visible and pointing away from your body.

With your other hand, open the labia (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening) and position the tampon in the vaginal opening.

Gently push the tampon into the opening, aiming for the small of your back. Stop when your fingers touch your body and the applicator, or outer tube, is completely inside the v****a.

Once the applicator or outer tube is inside of you, use your index finger to push the inner tube (the tube where the removal string is visible) through the outer tube. This pushes the tampon into the v****a.

Once the inner tube is all the way in, use your thumb and middle finger to remove the applicator or outer tube.Make sure that the string hangs outside of the vaginal opening. Later, when you are ready to remove the tampon, hold the string and gently pull it downward until the entire tampon is out.

If the tampon is inserted correctly, you should not feel it. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, you may have inserted the tampon incorrectly or the tampon may not be placed far enough into the v****a. If this happens, just remove the tampon and start again with a new tampon. Remember that practice makes perfect. If you don't get it on the first try, your second try will most likely be successful. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, relax and try again!

If you don't succeed after several times, see your health care provider. It may be that you were born with a very small opening in your hymen and you can't insert tampons. This is true in only about 2% of teens, but it could be a problem.

A mirror is often helpful so that you can see where your vaginal opening is. Sometimes, even using a small amount of vaginal lubricant (K-Y Jelly) on the end of the tampon will help the first one glide in.

Answer 2

Your angle may be wrong (that's what i had trouble with, 20 years ago!)  Try a nurse at your doctor's surgery who can show you how to do it.

Answer 3

i know that tampon companies make slender tampons. try using that. and try inserting it from different angles.

Answer 4

Well, it could be that you're using the wrong size tamp.  I know they have regular and large sizes, and I don't know if they'd therefore have small, but it's worth a look.  Then again, this is a guy talking, and I've never really had to deal with it.  So, take my opinion for what it's worth.

Answer 5

ok well if you aren't relaxed then it wont go in and if you have a relly close frined then ask her!! ~ JEN

Answer 6

Oh just forget it and stick with the pad. I've never tried inserting that thing up my yeah, just the idea freaks me out >_<

I'm a wimp.

Ps. I'm kindah embarrassed that the guys who answered on here know more than I do  O_o.......

Answer 7

The key is to RELAX! Worrying about it may make you tense, making insertion even harder. Read the package instruction leaflet carefully, and practice inserting a tampon during your period when your flow is moderate to heavy. The tampon should glide in easily. Lubricating the rounded end of the tampon applicator with a water-based gel for the first few tries can also be helpful. And by the way, don't use a petroleum-based jelly.

Answer 8

just think of it as s*x and its like so much better and like have ur bff insert it for you and ya know its fun

Answer 9

asking a friend might be a little embarrassing for both of you, if you have an older sister that would be better.

just relax your muscles when you try to insert it.

the directions on the box were very helpful to me.

also using a mirror might be helpful.

sit on the toilet w/ your legs spread or lift one leg onto the toilet seat or sink (while you are standing) and try to insert it.

you might want to talk to you doctor about it and ask how to do it.